両者

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 両者 is read as りょうしゃ and means “both parties” and “both people”.
• Basic usage: It refers to both sides in a comparison and both competitors praising each other after a match.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Key distinction: 両者
  • It can mean both parties or both people, but always presupposes exactly two sides or individuals.